Intra-Clubs Today In Sydney

Thursday February 20 sees the GIANTS and Swans open their pre-season campaigns officially at Manuka Oval, and tonight there’ll be one last tune up under match conditions for both outfits.

GWS will be at Blacktown for its intra-club, while Sydney will play at Lakeside Oval, with both matches beginning at 5pm.

The GIANTS’ game signals fans’ first opportunity to see a range of new recruits in action in their new colours; with vice-captain Heath Shaw, premiership ruckman Shane Mumford, and dual premiership defender Josh Hunt set to feature.

While GWS will give a host of their new signings game time, the word from the Swans camp has revolved around the fact former Hawks star Lance “Buddy” Franklin will have his first outing in red and white, with the key forward expected to play the majority of the match.

Another big man who arrived in the Harbour City amidst plenty of hype, Jon Patton, will front up for the GIANTS, with the injury-plagued marksman hoping to play three to four quarters, as he builds towards full fitness. 

Most exciting for local fans though could be the prospect of born and bred New South Welshman featuring in club colours for the first time since being drafted, with Temora boy Jake Barrett likely to play in the GIANTS’ intra-club, and St George’s Lloyd Perris a chance to line up after being rookie listed by Sydney last November.

Match Details: Sydney Swans

The intra-club match will be held at Sydney’s Lakeside Oval, which is located directly opposite the Sydney Swans Offices at the SCG in line with Gate A.

Fans can enter the ground from Driver Avenue, Moore Park.

The match will be covered live on the Swans Official Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts on the night, with a detailed match report and extensive vision to follow on the website.

The match will be the first opportunity for members to collect their 2014 benefits, including member caps, Swans Squad packs and Premiership Club scarves. Members must bring their redemption vouchers (which are enclosed in 2014 member packs) to claim up their items.

Get social

To celebrate the Swans’ final hit-out before the pre-season challenge; the club is inviting fans to share their thoughts, photos and impressions of Wednesday’s intra-club match on social media.

Using the tag #swansintra, fans are encouraged to talk about the match on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The fan that provides the best social media coverage of the match will be rewarded with an exclusive opportunity to be the Sydney Swans Social Media Rookie at the club’s NAB Challenge clash with the West Coast Eagles at Blacktown International Sportspark on February 27.

The Social Media Rookie will accompany the club’s media team in the press box on game day and will contribute to the club’s social media coverage of the match for the first half against the Eagles.

The Social Media Rookie will also be rewarded with a football signed by the Sydney Swans team, which will be presented to them by a Swans player at the match.

Match Details: GWS GIANTS

Game begins at 5pm at Blacktown International Sports Park.

Entry to the intra-club match is free with free parking, grandstand seating and plenty of cover available.

The entire match will be live streamed on the GIANTS website with commentary and special guests.

Updates will also be posted on the GIANTS Twitter and Facebook page throughout the evening

Fans attending the match can sign up as 2014 GIANTS member at the club’s membership marquee and also purchase merchandise.

There will also be a BBQ and the AFL playground will be open for children.

The live stream can be viewed through this link.